PHOTOS: Predator bird, flowers…and a barge full of scrapped cars

Courtesy Elston Hill comes these great photos of budding/blooming flowers (was the Groundhog wrong?), along with a beautiful, gliding predator bird (perhaps an immature bald eagle?) along with a passing barge full of scrapped cars.
It's amazing sometimes to see what goes on around us, and we truly appreciate Elston's amazing photographic 'eye.'
Click images to view larger versions/slideshow:
[caption id="attachment_122857" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Same photo of the barge, only with an "oil painting" filter applied in Photoshop.[/caption]

The National Weather Service is forecasting for "the coldest temperatures of this winter," and the possibility of snow starting this Saturday night, Feb. 17.
Meteorologist Cliff Mass adds:
"We are about to enter the coldest period in over a year (since December 2016 at least), with massive snow in the mountains and lowland snow in 'favored' areas such as Northwest Washington and the northern slopes of the Olympics. Even Seattle might get a dusting."
In addition to wrapping your pipes, we encourage all to keep an eye on our Webcam page, as this is a much easy (and warmer) way to watch for ...

REMINDER: 'Open Bite Nite' – benefiting Burien CARES animal shelter – will be held this Saturday, Feb. 17, starting at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be held at the Burien Elks Lodge, located at 14006 1st Ave S, Burien (just north of Fred Meyer).
Live music, comedians, and more!
Comics led by headliner Robert Pidde, local boy turned professional comedian
Appetizers - No-host bar - Silent auction
Tickets are $20, on sale online at buriencares.org or at the CARES animal shelter/Paws and Relax doggy daycare located at 909 SW 151st Street.
Tickets will also be available at the door.
For more information, call 206-812-2737.

Volunteers needed to clean-up a stretch of SR 509 this Sunday, Feb. 18

Volunteers are needed to help a new group called 'Localists of Burien' do clean-up work on a stretch of the SR 509 freeway this Sunday, Feb. 18, starting at Noon.
If you'd like to lend a hand, please meet at the "Welcome to Burien" pergola sign at the northwest corner of 1st Ave South and SW 148th Street (near Rite Aid/Safeway). Parking is available in the nearby Safeway lot.
Volunteers will then head out to cleanup this portion of SR 509, which this group has officially "adopted" from WSDOT:
Here's more from the 'Localists of Burien' Facebook group Organizer Rob Halpin:
From there, Charlie ...

PHOTOS: Mt. Rainier, Blue Heron & amazing red sunset

Courtesy Author/Photographer George Matthew Cole comes these great photos that showcase the beauty of our region (click images to view larger versions/slideshow):
[caption id="attachment_122718" align="aligncenter" width="490"] A view of Mount Rainier from a neighborhood in Des Moines.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_122719" align="aligncenter" width="490"] A Great Blue Heron stands on barnacle encrusted rocks in Des Moines.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_122721" align="aligncenter" width="490"] The sky over the Puget Sound in red as the sun sets.[/caption]
See more of George's photos at www.georgemcole.com.

St. Francis of Assisi School’s ‘The Lion King Jr.’ will be Feb. 23 & 24

St. Francis of Assisi School – in collaboration with Hi-Liners Musical Theatre – proudly presents a production of Disney's 'The Lion King JR.' on Friday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, Feb. 24.
Join Rafiki and the animals of the Pridelands as they welcome the new cub, Simba, who is destined to be the next king. However, as Simba grows into a young lion, his uncle, Scar, has different ideas! Through various evil deeds, he places himself on the throne and nearly destroys the Pridelands. Rafiki eventually encourages Simba to return to his homeland and, with the help of the other animals, ...

By Scott Schaefer
It’s an amazing (make that‘Amazonian if you like your local Yodeling Dominatrix’ tall) night of 'Love, Chaos and Dinner' in an authentic spiegeltent at Teatro Zinzanni, and it makes for a perfect Valentines Day gift!
[NOTE: If you're a Tardy Cupid, it's not too late to buy tickets online and gift them to your Valentine – read our review below, complete with a heart-saving link for a gift that is far superior to the usual:]
As you’re settling in to an evening inside the historic red velvet spiegeltent, notice what’s going on around you. Sure…servers are serving and taking orders, but ...

Community Salmon Investigation results are in! Come learn March 7 or 14

Community Salmon Investigation (CSI) for Highline results are in, and they'll be presented at two community meetings – on Wednesday, March 7 and Wednesday, March 14.
All are invited to come to one of these events to see how the local salmon are doing, as well as learn about the data collected by your friends and neighbors. Light refreshments will be provided.
"Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled evening and learn about the status of salmon in your watershed!"
Wednesday, March 7: 6 – 7 p.m. at the Burien Community Center, 14700 - 6th Ave SW, Burien
Wednesday, March 14: ...

VIDEO: Here’s episode 1 of new ‘The Briefing’ Port of Seattle documentary film

FOLLOWUP: Des Moines resident Steve Edmiston reports that his new documentary film project – intended to provide a “briefing” to the Port of Seattle Commissioners addressing the harms to airport neighbor communities resulting from aircraft noise and emissions resulting from increased flights at Sea-Tac Airport – is off to a solid start with widespread interest and positive feedback on social media.
Edmiston, a local attorney and filmmaker, must provide his briefing in 2-minute public comment segments, as provided by Port rules. Based upon the Port Commission’s schedule, Edmiston estimates the project will take 9 to 12 months to complete.
“Based upon the ...

B-Town’s Dog Blogger Marley A. Mutt: Puppy Love

By Marley A. Mutt
I remember it like it was yesterday. When our eyes first met from across the kennel at the animal shelter. The world got suddenly very small and focused, my stomach dropped, my ears perked up and I knew I would never be the same, I was in love. They called it puppy love. Because we were puppies.
Sure, we were young, the odds were never in our favor. Just two little abandoned pups hoping to make their way in the world. Separated by a concrete hallway, stainless steel fencing and a system stacked against us. But, we didn’t ...

The Great American Bird Count is underway, and will go through Monday, Feb. 19 – and here’s how YOU can help:
This is an opportunity to serve as a citizen scientist and to contribute to one of... [Read more]

Courtesy Elston Hill comes these great photos of budding/blooming flowers (was the Groundhog wrong?), along with a beautiful, gliding predator bird (perhaps an immature bald eagle?) along with a passing... [Read more]

The National Weather Service is forecasting for “the coldest temperatures of this winter,” and the possibility of snow starting this Saturday night, Feb. 17.
Meteorologist Cliff Mass adds:
“We... [Read more]

UPDATE: After reports of gunfire being heard just before 9 a.m. Friday morning (Feb. 16), and a lockdown on the Highline College campus, Des Moines Police reports that an initial investigation indicates... [Read more]

Real Estate Sponsor Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate will be holding six Open Houses this weekend!
The first home is an immaculate, 2-level, loft-style end unit condo at The Commons... [Read more]

The third round of results for Tuesday’s Special Election were released on Thursday, Feb. 15, and the Highline School Levy has grown to over 58% approval.
School Levys are passed with a simple majority... [Read more]

All are invited to El Dorado West on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. for a special TEDx Talk presentation and discussion by DeepCell CEO Kelly Ogilvie on rethinking cannabis and unraveling the stigma around... [Read more]

It’s time to name the two new schools being built in Highline Public Schools, and the district is seeking YOUR help.
The district is asking the public to pick your top three names for the new elementary... [Read more]

Courtesy Author/Photographer George Matthew Cole comes these great photos that showcase the beauty of our region (click images to view larger versions/slideshow):
A view of Mount Rainier from a neighborhood... [Read more]

The second round of results for Tuesday’s Special Election were released on Wednesday, Feb. 14, and the Highline School Levy has grown to nearly 58% approval:
Highline School District No. 401... [Read more]

Some Highline schools are getting recognized for healthier eating and fitness – four schools earned awards in the HealthierUS Schools Challenge, three gold and one silver.
The three schools receiving... [Read more]

REMINDER: The Burien Arts Commission is embarking on a new project to gather the artists of Burien together for a series of “Meet and Greet” events, and the first of these events will be this Friday,... [Read more]

By Scott Schaefer
It’s an amazing (make that‘Amazonian if you like your local Yodeling Dominatrix’ tall) night of ‘Love, Chaos and Dinner‘ in an authentic spiegeltent at Teatro Zinzanni,... [Read more]

The first round of election results are in for the Feb. 13 Special Election, and it looks like the Highline School District’s Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operation Levy is... [Read more]

Community Salmon Investigation (CSI) for Highline results are in, and they’ll be presented at two community meetings – on Wednesday, March 7 and Wednesday, March 14.
All are invited to come to... [Read more]

The final sign-up event for PacWest Little League baseball and softball is this Thursday, Feb. 15 at St. Bernadette’s Parish School from 6 – 8 p.m.
St. Bernadette’s Parish School is located... [Read more]

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